Dangerous Drugs Act 1952

This Act regulates the import, export, manufacture, sale and use of opium and certain other dangerous drugs and substances. It also sets special rules on which courts hear its offences and how they are tried. The minister may by order apply part of the Act to other drugs or substances that the minister thinks are likely, if improperly used, to cause ill effects like those of cocaine or morphine. The minister may also add such drugs or substances to Parts III, IV and V of the First Schedule.

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